Carly Weaver

The Mediterranean diet is built on a balanced eating lifestyle; one with a foundation of plant-based whole foods, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Rich in things like whole grains, fruits and vegetables, seafood, legumes, and nuts, this approach is based on the regular diets of those living in Mediterranean countries like France, Spain, Greece, and Italy. So what if you’re a big pizza fan who’s trying out the Mediterranean [...]

If you’ve heard of the keto diet – and certainly if you’ve ever followed it yourself – you know that keto is all about limiting carbs. The diet, praised for its effective approach to weight loss, works by replacing carbohydrates with fats and protein, so that your body remains in a ketogenic state and burns fat instead of carbs. Unfortunately, no carbs means no pizza…there’s just no way around that. So if you’re on the keto [...]

Domino’s has long been one of America’s go-to pizza chains, gaining popularity across the nation since its first pizzeria opening in 1960 thanks to its convenience, affordability, and quick delivery. But while it’s a dependable choice for pizza and there’s no arguing that the $5.99 value meal deal is hard to beat, Domino’s may not be the best place to order a pie if you’re vegan.  Pizza in general can be a tough thing to [...]

It’s true that there were no fast food restaurants back in the Paleolithic Age, we know this. But if you follow the paleo diet, that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in some fast food once in a while. And if Taco Bell is the place where you choose to indulge, you may want to know exactly what you can order that’ll pass for paleo. We’ve got you covered. The paleo diet, which draws from the main food groups eaten by our [...]

Today, it’s estimated that about 30% of Americans avoid gluten in their diets. In a country of nearly 335 million, that’s a lot of people! So you can safely bet that one of America’s most popular fast food chains, the beloved Taco Bell, will have plenty of gluten-free customers rolling up to the drive thru window on a regular basis. If you’re one of them, and you’re wondering what gluten-free foods you can enjoy on the Taco [...]

For being a Tex-Mex fast food joint with a history of controversial – or at least questionable – ingredients (looking at you, seasoned ground beef), Taco Bell is a surprisingly diet-friendly place to grab a quick meal. If you’re vegan, vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, or have other specific dietary restrictions, there’s usually something you can find on the menu that’ll work for you. One of the popular diets circulating the [...]